Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works
Five Chinese regulators have summoned Tesla over quality and safety issues as it ramps up production of its Model Y in its Shanghai factory.
China is Tesla's largest market after the US and the electric carmaker sold 120,000 units there in 2020.
Authorities have recently received complaints about abnormal acceleration and battery fires, according to a statement released on Monday.
Tesla said it will strengthened self-inspection and its internal management......
.....timing couldn't be worse for the world's most valuable car company as it faces growing competition from Chinese rivals.
Chinese electric-vehicle startup NIO unveiled a fourth production model last month while Li Auto and XPeng have new models in production.
Five Chinese regulators have summoned Tesla over quality and safety issues as it ramps up production of its Model Y in its Shanghai factory.
China is Tesla's largest market after the US and the electric carmaker sold 120,000 units there in 2020.
Authorities have recently received complaints about abnormal acceleration and battery fires, according to a statement released on Monday.
Tesla said it will strengthened self-inspection and its internal management......
.....timing couldn't be worse for the world's most valuable car company as it faces growing competition from Chinese rivals.
Chinese electric-vehicle startup NIO unveiled a fourth production model last month while Li Auto and XPeng have new models in production.